Tech Lifecycle Mgmt. Sr Consultant

Tech Lifecycle Mgmt. Sr Consultant I

Department : Infrastructure Operations

Location : Chicago, IL

Duration : 6 months

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines :
• Partners with various technology areas to ensure a comprehensive list of technology assets / attributes is in place and being regularly reviewed and updated, including CMDB audits, upcoming IT Hardware and Software contract renewals, financials, forecasting and budgeting.
• Collaborates and co-ordinates with others on the team to ensure technical needs are being addressed for upcoming maintenance renewals.
• Drives and monitor status for any End of Life and End of Support products that are being addressed / actioned.
• Leads meetings to drive consensus around prioritizing accurate CMDB updates (hardware and software) and upcoming maintenance contract renewals.
• Proactively communicates early and clearly in regard to upcoming hardware and software renewals, CMDB updates, end of life / end of support issues and provides transparency to these items at senior leadership level.
• Works with team, business, and technical leaders to understand business operations and needs, in order to provide appropriate support.
• May make recommendations to improve processes and standards.
• Assists in scoping out projects and continues to monitor progress to mitigate hardware and software renewal risks.
• Clearly and concisely socializes and drives decisions on upcoming renewals and ensures buy-in at areas of technology, including with Managed Service Provider(s).
• Prepares and may present at steering committee meetings to ensure and helps to ensure the scrum / delivery teams are aligned and prepared to participate.
• Manages, and maintains comprehensive, accurate plans and schedules, and escalation management defined by governance standards.
• Maintains, socializes, and enforces CLIENT governance standards.
• Participates in improving the overall delivery model through consistent feedback loop and Information sharing.
• Exhibits and promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing, shares industry best practices, and addresses problems or concerns.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work with Technical teams, Procurement and Suppliers on technology options, quotes, and contract renewals.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Education & Experience

Required Skills :

Asset Management, Configuration Management Database, Hardware, Contract Management / Procurement, Maintenance.

Additional Skills :

Detail Oriented, Project Management, Financials, Microsoft Office, Budgeting, Operations, Forecasting, Audit, Problem-Solving, Business Operations, Governance, Procurement.